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Nextbase 622GW vs Vantrue E1 Pro
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Nextbase 622GW ranks higher (#2 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on night video, easy install. Vantrue E1 Pro wins on app & wi-fi.
The biggest complaint about the Nextbase 622GW is expensive; for the Vantrue E1 Pro it's noisy night video. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Nextbase 622GW | Vantrue E1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in dash cams | #2 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Type | Front only | Front only |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | — | — |
| Overall score | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Video quality | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Night video | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Heat & reliability | — | 3.0 |
| App & Wi-Fi | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Easy install | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $100 · $$ $100–250 · $$$ over $250. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Nextbase 622GW
- Expensive
PCMag and Tom's Guide both list the price as the main con ($399.99 list), and Tom's Guide says lesser models will give better overall value for most people.
Source: PCMag review, Tom's Guide review - Erratic touch screen
PCMag found the 3-inch touch screen's controls somewhat erratic.
Source: PCMag review - Slow app
Tom's Guide says the companion app isn't as polished as the camera: thumbnails are slow to appear and clips slow to buffer.
Source: Tom's Guide review
Vantrue E1 Pro
- Noisy night video
Tom's Guide saw noise and grain at night and couldn't read plates on oncoming traffic; the PlatePix plate-enhancing mode helps a little but darkens the picture.
Source: Tom's Guide review - Fiddly controls and a tiny screen
Tom's Guide found the three-button menu fiddly, the 1.54-inch screen too small for playback, and the protect button needs two presses. Wirecutter also says the small screen makes it a little harder to use.
Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter (dash cams) - Runs very hot
Tom's Guide says it runs extremely hot, even with the display asleep. It had no problems in a one-week test but questions long-term reliability.
Source: Tom's Guide review
Who should pick which
Pick the Nextbase 622GW if
Sharp, stabilized 4K day and night
Alexa and Emergency SOS
Adding rear or cabin modules later
Skip it if: You're on a budget; You want driver-assist alerts (lane departure, collision warnings); You want cellular connectivity
Pick the Vantrue E1 Pro if
Small windshields or a discreet look
4K and GPS around $150
Daytime detail
Skip it if: You want rear or cabin coverage; You drive mostly at night on unlit roads; You like a big screen to review clips
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